UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev demonstrated impressive physical conditioning in recently posted training footage. The video shows Makhachev performing six repetitions of 100 kilogram (220 pound) bench press with apparent ease. The footage was shared from Makhachev's social media accounts. While the post is brief on details, it showcases the champion's ongoing strength and conditioning work outside the cage.
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev gave fans a glimpse into his strength and conditioning work this week, with training footage circulating on social media showing the Russian star completing six repetitions of a 100-kilogram bench press.
Makhachev shared the clip through his own social media accounts, and the footage drew attention for the apparent ease with which the champion moved the 220-pound load. The brief post offered no additional context but underscored the physical preparation that continues away from competition.
Makhachev, 34, holds a 28-1-0 professional record and stands as the current champion in his division, simultaneously ranked at the top of the pound-for-pound list. The Dagestan native trains out of Eagles MMA and fights out of a southpaw stance, standing five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach. Inside the cage, the Russian has built his reputation largely on elite grappling — averaging 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes — though his striking numbers are equally telling, with a 58 percent striking accuracy rate and 2.63 significant strikes landed per minute.
Why it matters
- Makhachev is the reigning champion and pound-for-pound number one, meaning any update on his physical condition draws natural scrutiny
- The bench press footage suggests an active training camp or off-season strength cycle, hinting the champion is not idle between fights
- His combination of grappling volume and above-average striking accuracy makes conditioning across multiple physical attributes particularly relevant to his game
